Restaurant Manager Jobs in California
Restaurant Manager jobs in California concentrate in full-service dining, fast-casual chains, hotel food and beverage operations, and entertainment venue dining across one of the nation's most active hospitality markets, with openings at every level from assistant manager to multi-unit director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego account for the largest share of postings, where established operators like Darden Restaurants, Marriott International, and McDonald's Corporation maintain substantial California footprints. Demand is strongest for managers with experience in high-volume kitchens, food safety compliance under California Department of Public Health standards, and multi-concept oversight. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Location: Los Angeles / West Hollywood, CA
Salary: $75,000–$90,000
Benefits: Health Benefits and PTO
Position Overview
An elevated restaurant group is seeking an experienced Floor Manager to oversee dining room operations at a high-volume restaurant. The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on leader with an upscale or fine-dining background and the ability to manage large teams while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily FOH operations and ensure smooth service execution.
- Lead, motivate and manage large front-of-house teams.
- Manage scheduling, training, performance and staff development.
- Maintain service standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Handle service challenges and ensure operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of dining room management experience in an upscale or fine-dining, high-volume restaurant.
- Proven experience leading and managing large teams, including supervisors and service staff.
- Strong ability to hold teams accountable, develop talent and drive performance.
- Confident floor leader with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Location: Los Angeles / West Hollywood, CA
Salary: $75,000–$90,000
Benefits: Health Benefits and PTO
Position Overview
An elevated restaurant group is seeking an experienced Floor Manager to oversee dining room operations at a high-volume restaurant. The ideal candidate will be a strong hands-on leader with an upscale or fine-dining background and the ability to manage large teams while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily FOH operations and ensure smooth service execution.
- Lead, motivate and manage large front-of-house teams.
- Manage scheduling, training, performance and staff development.
- Maintain service standards and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
- Handle service challenges and ensure operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of dining room management experience in an upscale or fine-dining, high-volume restaurant.
- Proven experience leading and managing large teams, including supervisors and service staff.
- Strong ability to hold teams accountable, develop talent and drive performance.
- Confident floor leader with excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends and holidays as required.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Restaurant Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Chuck E. Cheese14
- Shake Shack12
- Raising Cane's12
- Jack in the Box7
- Dunkin'6
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in restaurant manager jobs across California.
- Holds or eligible for a California Food Handler Card or ServSafe Manager Certification recognized by local environmental health agencies
- Minimum two to three years of experience managing restaurant or food service operations
- Demonstrated ability to oversee scheduling, labor cost control, and profit and loss management
- Familiarity with California meal and rest break labor laws and wage order requirements
- Experience hiring, training, and coaching front-of-house and back-of-house teams
- Proficiency with point-of-sale systems and restaurant inventory management software
Restaurant Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a restaurant manager in California?
Most restaurant managers in California move up from hourly roles such as shift lead or assistant manager, building experience in high-volume operations before stepping into full management. California does not require a state-issued management license, but local health jurisdictions require food safety certification, typically a ServSafe Manager Certification or an equivalent credential approved by the California Department of Public Health. An associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management strengthens candidacy at larger hotel and multi-unit employers.
Which companies hire restaurant managers in California?
Companies currently hiring restaurant managers in California include Chuck E. Cheese, Shake Shack, and Raising Cane's, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense urban markets and year-round tourism also drive consistent openings at hotel food and beverage operations, stadium and arena dining contractors, and regional fast-casual chains headquartered in the state.
Which California cities have the most restaurant manager jobs?
San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco consistently post the most restaurant manager openings in California. Los Angeles dominates by sheer population and its concentration of hotel groups, entertainment venues, and independent fine-dining operators, while San Francisco's hospitality industry and San Diego's tourism economy and military base dining contracts sustain strong year-round demand across those markets.
Are there remote restaurant manager jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of restaurant manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role is by nature. The segments most likely to offer partial remote flexibility are multi-unit or regional director roles, where administrative oversight, vendor coordination, and reporting can be handled off-site between property visits.
How can I get hired as a restaurant manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is starting as a shift supervisor or assistant manager at a high-volume California operator and completing an in-house management development program. Large California employers including Darden Restaurants, Marriott's California properties, and regional fast-casual groups run structured manager-in-training programs open to candidates without prior management experience. Obtaining a ServSafe Manager Certification before applying signals readiness to California hiring managers and satisfies local health department requirements from day one.
Where can I find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to restaurant manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across full-service dining, fast-casual, hotel food and beverage, and multi-unit roles. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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